WorkStyle

The Best Desks for Small Spaces

April 25, 2013
Computer Desk for Small Space

Do you need a home workspace but don’t have the square footage for a dedicated home office? You’re not alone – for city-dwellers it’s common for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms to serve more than one purpose.  Fortunately, there are plenty of  options available that will make the most of your multi-tasking spaces. Below are some of my [...]

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Designing a Productive, Collaborative Office Environment

April 12, 2013
Collaborative Office Meeting

The office is no longer just a place to work. It’s also a place for employees to engage and collaborate. As more and more businesses understand that the office environment directly influences employee satisfaction, productivity, and creativity, the value of well-designed spaces becomes more and more important. While the trend of collaborative work environments started [...]

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Coworking Spaces & Synergy

March 4, 2013
Coco Coworking Space Minneapolis, MN

Coworking, a style of work that allows independent individuals to work in a shared working environment, is becoming more and more popular. Unlike a typical office environment, those using a coworking space are typically not employed by the same organization. Although these spaces were initially popular with work-at-home-professionals and independent contractors as a way to [...]

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Your Office Needs a Plant – STAT

February 19, 2013
Office with Plant

Looking for an easy way to improve your workday? Try adding plants. Whether you spend your days in a home office or a large corporate workplace, you likely spend a great amount of time in an indoor office environment.  Not only can indoor plants can be a great way to brighten up an interior space, [...]

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Pretty Crafty – A Creative Home Office

January 29, 2013
Colorful Pens

I came across an amazing home office while I was reading the January issue of Martha Stewart Magazine and to share. This artful home office belongs to Darcy Miller, Martha Stewart Weddings Editorial Director. Miller’s home work space has been organized to maximize order, efficiency, and is full of creative spirit. Below are a few of my [...]

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Your Interior…On a Diet

January 7, 2013
Organized Closet

It’s that time of year – January, the month of resolutions. Lifetime Fitness is full of those resolving to eat healthier and lose a few pounds. What if your interior lost a few pounds? Personally, I think the New Year is a great time to organize and re-set. As you declutter your home or organize [...]

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Everyday Upgrade: Waste Bins

September 1, 2012
Gold Plated Trash Can

Trash and recyclables – you’ve got them so why not put them in something cool? I’ve rounded up some top picks that are guaranteed to be an upgrade from your current waste basket. Whether you appreciate functionality, aesthetics, or a novel approach, I think you’ll find one you like. The Tubelor Trash Can The Tubelor [...]

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Everyday Upgrade: Office Supplies

July 6, 2012
Poppin Office Supplies - Tape Dispenser

Is it weird that I get excited about new office supplies? A fresh notebook for client meetings, a pen that glides across the page…I know there are some of you out there that are relating to this! Well, get excited, because a company called Poppin is bringing eye-popping, well-priced office supplies to the market. These [...]

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Shipping Containers as Home Offices

April 11, 2012
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Yes, you read that correctly! Shipping containers repurposed as a studio or other livable spaces aren’t a new idea. But Jeff Wardell and Claudia Sagan’s reuse is unique for the fact they converted two shipping containers into a home office and a guest bedroom inside their huge warehouse space in San Francisco (a 3,200-square foot former Chinese laundry [...]

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First Impressions – The Office Reception

March 6, 2012
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First impressions are lasting impressions to your clients, vendors, and visitors. Despite being the first opportunity a company has to present itself I often see this area overlooked. Old, dated furniture, elements left behind from the previous tenant…Think about it, would you meet with a new client wearing a ratty t-shirt? Didn’t think so. The use [...]

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